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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE N0. 3212
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING AND ESTABLISHING BY REFERENCE THE "UNIFORM
SWIMMING POOL CODE, 1976 EDITION" REPEAL3NG ANY AND
ALL ORDINANC�S OR PARTS .OF QRDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH AND REQUIRING FENCES.
WHEREAS not less than three ( 3 ) printed copies in book form of
the "UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL CODE , 1976 EDITION" as issued by the "Inter-
national Conference of Building Officials" and "International Association
of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials" have heretofore been filed and
are now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Renton
for use and examination by the public, and
[n1HEREAS it is deemed advisable and in the public interest to
adopt said Code as hereinabove described, by reference, NOW THEREFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION I: Said "UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL CODE, 1976 EDITION"
as issued by the "International Conference of Building Officials"
and "international Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Of$icials" ,
of which not less than three (3 ) printed cop�s in book form have
heretfore been filed and are now on file in the office of the City
Clerk and made available for examination by the public, is hereby ,
adopted as the "UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL CODE, 1976 EIJITION" by the
City of Renton and said Code may be hereafter designated as the
"CITY OF RENTON UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, CODE, 1976 EDITION"-
SECTION II : FENCES : For the protection of the citizens and
general public, all swimming pools constructed shall be completely
enclosed by a substantial wall or fence of not less than six feet( 6 ' )
in height . and such wall or fence and the swimming pool shall be under
the same ownership or control. Any wall or fence shall be so constructed
as not to have openings, holes or gaps larger than two inches ( 2" )
in any dimension, except for doors and gates.
' All openings in such wall or fence shall be equipped with
gates having a self-latching, self-closing device with the latch on the
inslde of the gate not readlly accesslble for chilciren to operate,
and such gate shall be securely locked when the swimming pool is
unattended or uncovered; provided, however, if the premises of the
residence in which said pnnl is located is enclosed, then this pro-
vision may be waived by the Department of Public Works upon inspection
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�'p"` ' and approva7. of the residen�e enclosure; provided further that
swimming pools already constructed and in operation shall comply
with this Section within ninety (90) days after the adoption of
this Chapter.
The Department of Public Work.s may make modification in individ-
ual cases upon showing of good cause, with respect to the height,
nature or location of the fence, wa11, gates or latches or the
necessity therefor provided the protection as sought hereunder is
not reduced thereby. The bepartmen.t of Public Works may permit
other protective devices or structures to be used as long as the
degree of the protection afforded by substitute devices or struc-
ture is not 1.ess than, the protection afforded by the wa11, fence,
gate and latch described herein. (Ord. 1786; 9--1-59 amd. Ord.
2823; 1-21-74; Eff. �.-30-74)
All private swimming pools shall be constructed or placed so as
to have a side yard of not less than six feet (6') in width on each
side, a rear yard of not less than si.x feet (6') in width and a
front setback of not less than thirty feet (30') .
No person sha11 maintain an outdoor staimming pool on his premises
without providing adequate supervision at all times when the swimming
pool is in use so that no person may be injured or drowned therein.
SECTION III: Any and al1 amendments, additions or modifications
to said Code, when printed and f iled with the City Clerk of the City
of Renton by authorization of tfie City Council from time to time,
shall. be considered and accepted and constitute a part of such Code
without the necessity of furtfier ado�ption of sucfi amendments, modi�
� fications or. additions �y tlie legislati`ve authority of the City of
Renton or by ordinance.
SECTTON IV: The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed
to du1.y authenticate and record a copy of the abovementioned Code,
together with any amendments or additions thereto, together with an
, authenticated copy of this Ordinance.
SECTION V: This Ordinance sha].l not be construed to relieve
from or lessen the responsibi�.ity of any person owning,. building,
altering, constructing or moving any building or structure as defined
in the aforesaid Code; nor shall the City of Renton or any agent
thereof be held as assuming such l.ialiility by reason of inspection
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� authorized he�ein or a Certificate of Inspection issued .by the City
or any of its agencies.
SECTION VI: Any and a1�. ordinances or parts of ordinances in
confl.ict herewith are hereby repeaYed.
SECTION VII: This Ordinance sha11 be effect�ve upon its passage,
approval and five days after its publication, unless otherwise pro-
vided for hereinabove.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL tliis lOth day of April , 1978.
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"Maxine -E�: nMotor-, aeputy City Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this lOth day of April , �978. �
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Charl.es �belaurenti, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Lawrence J. Warr�, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 4J14/78
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